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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.47, 1,641.99 and 478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.47, 1,641.99 and 478.22 is: 717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.47 : 1,641.99 = 478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.47/1,641.99 = 478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.47x = 1,641.99 × 478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.47x = 785,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,232.46/1,094.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.45

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